SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Oct 12, 2024 - The Senior Business Development Manager is required to spearhead professional services sales. This role demands proven skills in training and mentoring in sales techniques, alongside a deep understanding of the market, its challenges, and trends. The manager also possesses experience in strategic enrollment management and sales innovation, with a history of working with large consulting firms.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Senior Business Development Manager Resume
  • Market Research
  • Financial Modeling
  • CRM Software Proficiency
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Proposal Writing
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Multilingual Communication
  • Leadership
  • Persuasion
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Empathy

Summary of Senior Business Development Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Business Administration with 10 years of Experience

  • Strong knowledge of Operational and IT payment processing environments
  • Knowledge of the processing environment, key players and market positions
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills 
  • The ability to establish effective relationships across all levels of management.
  • Keen interest in innovation and technology with superior presentation skills
  • Exceptional ability to manage and foster internal and external resources and cross-functional relationships
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Extensive business experience with related sales, product and management experience in the payments industry
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to comprehend, simplify and communicate complex business and technical challenges/business solutions

2. BA in Marketing with 13 years of Experience

  • Experience in a Customer Support/Account Management role in financial services, software, or information services
  • Familiar with Payment Industry Standards and their applications
  • Good knowledge of processing systems and services, and their practical applications
  • Knowledge of how to manage complex projects and processes
  • Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to achieve results as part of an effective team
  • The ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task under deadlines
  • A good portion of creativity and ideas to improve current processes and products
  • Willingness to develop broad expertise across several key Visa Products and Services
  • Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Able to set priorities, influence others, and manage customer expectations

3. BA in Economics with 12 years of Experience

  • Selling professional services in the Higher Education space (Higher Education direct employment experience)
  • Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others in professional sales
  • A good understanding of the Higher Education business, pain points
  • The ability to converse with business leaders in this industry
  • Ability to maintain and foster senior relationships with business and Industry leaders
  • Experience working with medium and/or large consulting firms like Deloitte
  • Strong expertise in asset transformation, advisory and growth
  • Must have a solid knowledge of Mid-Market
  • Working experience driving strategic enrollment management 
  • Experience improving and innovating sales processes, driving sales from initial conversations, through proposals, presentations, and negotiation
  • Passion for Higher Education and Health, including current trends, forward-thinking and what the changing landscapes may look like in 10-15 years
  • Aligned to a mindset and can think of challenges, create and sell unique solutions to benefit our clients and their employees